Tributes have been pouring in for former Ireland international Ray Treacy who passed away last night.
Terribly sad about Ray Treacy who has died aged just 68. Was a decent player in his day but always one of the Irish game's great characters.
— emmet malone (@emmetmalone) April 11, 2015
The ex-West Brom and Shamrock Rovers striker died aged 68 following a short illness.
"Just get it into the box Langy, I'll do the rest" R I P Ray Treacy one of life's good guys. A gentleman and I'm gutted hearing the news.
— Dave Langan (@DavyLangan) April 11, 2015
Treacy was capped 42 times by his country between 1966 and 1980.
The club is saddened to hear of the passing of former striker Ray Treacy, at the age of 68. #RIPRay #cafc pic.twitter.com/u5fxcQ7tEF
— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) April 11, 2015
He later managed Shamrock Rovers and his native Home Farm.
The Club is saddened to hear of the passing of ex-player Ray Treacy last night, aged 68, following a short illness. pic.twitter.com/1Yey62JXWU
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBAFCofficial) April 11, 2015
Following his playing career, Treacy became a high-profile figure in the travel industry.
So sad to hear Ray Treacy has passed away. A great man and much loved by so many #RIPRAYTREACY
— Kevin Kilbane (@kdkilbane77) April 11, 2015
He set up his own agency in the late 70s and was familiar to a generations of the Green Army on away days across Europe and the world.
Just how much Ray Treacy was appreciated is emerging on social media, a medium before Ray's time. We've lost a good one; one of the best.
— Philip Quinn (@Quinner61) April 10, 2015
You can enjoy a little bit of Treacy nostalgia here as he featured for the Baggies under John Giles in a famous win over Manchester United.
